AVClub: I’ve been pretty critical of Star Wars Rebels when it leans too hard on the Ghost crew as a family dynamic, as opposed to a team dynamic. For one thing, in order to make the crew fit the family mold, the writers have to force the characters to act pretty dumb and childish. It’s hard to reconcile, for example, Zeb playing the part of a goofy, bitter, older brother when you realize he’s the very last of his kind. Sabine switches between the “sister” and the “love interest,” which is too gross to contemplate, and Chopper is, I guess, a toddler and a pet? Kanan and Hera have too much going on in their lives to play parental guardians to those three, so it’s difficult to accept the familial tropes that Rebels engage in.
My Oni Girl Review: The film follows high school student Hiiragi and an oni girl, Tsumugi, who find themselves together in a time of need.
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2 Preview: With her upcoming nuptials on the line, will Penelope be able to save everything that she holds dear?
Overall, The Veil Episode 5 is a riveting continuation that expertly blends character-driven drama with high-stakes intrigue.
